![]() ![]() "Three slices of apple pie, topped with ice cream, caramel, and tons of cinnamon." she said with a smile. He quickly picked up the menu, and looked back at the waitress. Miles almost dropped his paper, and his cheeks turned red. Her face was fresh and bright, and it made Miles immediately smile. She looked to be about thirty, and her blond hair was tied up in a high ponytail. He hadn't realized he was staring off into space, until a waitress waved her hand in front of him. Claire had decided not to drink the water after all, but he had decided to keep some for her, in case she changed her mind. As soon as everyone left, Miles reached into his inner coat pocket, and lightly brushed his fingers along the small glass bottles that he always kept there. Miles had seen it already and didn't want to go again, so he stayed behind to read the paper at the diner. When everybody finished their lunch, Winnie and Jesse were dying to show Angus and Mae a new film that was playing, so they all decided to go on to see it. They were going to climb the Eiffel Tower. With their fingers entwined, they smiled as they talked about their upcoming trip to Paris. Meanwhile, Winnie and Jesse sat at the edge of the booth, their heads lowered so that they could talk to each other privately. "Yes love, I was there." he said, chuckling. ![]() "It was just the loveliest thing! Wasn't it Tuck?" Shall we get a table?" They sat down at a booth, and Mae continued to gush over Claire's wedding, and reminisce about Winnie and Jesse's. "But the weddin's tomorrow." she looked at Miles, and then shook her head. "Now! Where's the bride to be?" she asked. "No, we just got here as well." Mae said. "Sorry I'm late." Mae hugged him tightly. "I'm here Ma." Miles said, walking into the diner. Angus gave Jesse a hug as well, and kissed Winnie on her cheek. "It's so wonderful to see you Mae!" Winnie said, smiling. Winnie wore her hair pinned back out of her face, and a soft blue dress that billowed out slightly at the bottom. "And Winnie! Look at you, child!" She said, as she pulled Winnie in for a big hug. Jesse wore blue jeans and a white t-shirt, but looked the same as he did 100 years ago. "Jesse!" Mae exclaimed, as she embraced her son. Tuck blushed at their short shirts, and then had to remind himself that these are different times. The diner had a long table, and the waitresses rode Rollerblades as they served people their food. Tuck nodded and followed her into a tiny yellow diner across the street from the bus stop. He looked at the new row of building across the street, and the cold reality sunk in. He hadn't been in Treegap in twenty years, but the layout of the street seemed similar somehow. Once on the sidewalk, Tuck looked around at the town. He handed Mae her bag, which she left on the seat, and they both shuffled out of the bus. "They said they would meet us at the diner." Tuck nodded his head, and followed Mae into the aisle of the bus. ![]() The road was paved, and the traffic lights were new and shiny. The buildings were all new, and were on both sides of the street. Angus blinked, looking out the window from the greyhound, Treegap was nothing like he remembered it. "Tuck, we're here!" She said, her voice squeaked with excitement. He looked at his wife, Mae, and she smiled at him. Angus Tuck's head bounced slightly against the window of the greyhound bus, and he suddenly woke from his nap. ![]()
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